1 Best Restaurant in Albania

Well worth a slight detour from the port's main drag, this cheerful, sea-themed hotel dining room combines a splendid outdoor terrace with sweeping views of the port, friendly, attentive service, and some of the best food in town. Riffs on traditional Mediterranean dishes, with an emphasis on fish, are always fresh, thoughtfully prepared, and beautifully presented: red peppers stuffed with spiced lamb and pignoli nuts served with a minted yogurt sauce; grilled jumbo shrimp with fresh basil risotto and mesclun salad; whole grilled fish with tomato coulis. Desserts are equally scrumptious, and sometimes include homemade ice cream and strawberries fresh from the chef's garden.